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Ohio Retail Sportsbook Reviews
Ohio retail sportsbooks have been permitted to operate since the Buckeye State's legal sports betting market went live at the start of 2023. Many of the brick and mortar sportsbooks Ohio fans can use wasted no time at all, taking their first bets on January 1. Lets see how the retail sports betting locations in Ohio are shaping up.
Caesars Sportsbook at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
This arena is the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, which makes this one of the best-located OH retail sportsbooks for the state's basketball fans. Caesars Sportsbook at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse does not have to close on game days, and you can access it without a game ticket.
- Launch Date: January 1, 2023
- Address: 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115
- Phone: 216-420-2000
- Affiliated Sportsbook: Caesars
- Parking: Two on-site garages with space for 3,300 cars
Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Features
- Wall-to-wall flat-screen TVs
- 5 betting windows, plus 15 kiosks
- Access to Caesars sportsbook promos
Read our full review of Caesars Sportsbook in Ohio
Caesars Sportsbook at Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs
The racetrack here has been in use since 1959, and it was the site of Ohio's first racino in 2012. So it was no surprise that Caesars Sportsbook at Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs was open for business on the first day that Ohio retail sports betting was legal.
- Launch Date: January 1, 2023
- Address: 6000 S High St., Columbus, OH 43207
- Phone: 614-295-4700
- Affiliated Sportsbook: Caesars
- Parking: Large car park on site
Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs Features
- Self-service kiosks and staffed counters
- Access to Caesar's sportsbook promos and bonuses
- Big screens to enjoy top sports action
Table Games
There are no table games here because this is a racino. Only Ohio casinos can offer games such as roulette, blackjack, and poker.
Slots
Slot fans are in for a treat with a gigantic selection of titles here. There are more than 2,400 slot machines, making it one of the state's biggest racinos.
Racing
The track here hosts top-class harness racing, and there is plenty of it. Between May and September, some 90 fixtures are staged here each year.
Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs Hotel
Visitors can take advantage of the Hampton Inn & Suites, which is on-site. It's worth booking well in advance because only 118 guest rooms are available.
BetMGM Sportsbook at Great American Ball Park
Of all the brick-and-mortar sportsbooks Ohio sports fans can visit, BetMGM Sportsbook at the Banks is clearly near the top of the tree. The facility in the home of the Cincinnati Reds has views of the field, which is an excellent draw on game day.
- Launch Date: January 1, 2023
- Address: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Phone: 513-381-7337
- Affiliated Sportsbook: BetMGM
- Parking: Several options nearby, including the Central Riverfront Garage
Great American Ball Park Features
- Sportsbook has excellent views of the field of play
- 15 betting kiosks, 3 windows
- More than 50 screens for action and betting lines
Read our full review of BetMGM Ohio
BetMGM Sportsbook at MGM Northfield Park
With a history dating back to the 1950s, and a program of more than 200 harness races every year, BetMGM Sportsbook at Northfield Park is one of the best-known racing venues in Ohio. It's now home to one of the most impressive retail sportsbooks Ohio bettors can visit.
- Launch Date: January 1, 2023
- Address: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, OH 44067
- Phone: 330-908-7625
- Affiliated Sportsbook: BetMGM
- Parking: Large, free car parks on site
MGM Northfield Park Features
- Award-winning entertainment establishment
- 14 kiosks and 5 betting windows at sportsbook
- Video wall + numerous big-screen TVs
Table Games
Given the restrictions on table games at racinos in Ohio, you will not have the chance to play poker, roulette, or blackjack here.
Slots
There are nearly 2,000 slot titles to choose from on the gaming floor. You might choose to play in the High Limit Room, while another option is to visit one of three climate-controlled outdoor gaming patios.
Racing
This is arguably the stage for the best harness racing in Ohio. Meets take place four night a week throughout the year, which adds up to more than 200 days of great live action. You can also enjoy simulcasts from around the world each day.
MGM Northfield Park hotels
There is no accommodation on site, and no establishments within walking distance. Your best option is to stay elsewhere and drive here.
FanDuel Sportsbook at Belterra Park
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, the former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, placed the ceremonial first bet at FanDuel Sportsbook at Belterra Park. Sadly, his selection, the Bengals to win the Super Bowl, did not hit – but as you would expect from a premium brand like FanDuel, the experience here is top-notch.
- Launch Date: January 1, 2023
- Address: 6301 Kellogg Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230
- Phone: 513-232-8000
- Affiliated Sportsbook: FanDuel
- Parking: Free parking available for up to 2,300 vehicles
Belterra Park Features
- 12 luxury cinema-style recliner seats
- 3 betting windows + nine kiosks
- Wall of big-screen TVs to watch the action
Table Games
This racino is one of the smallest in the state. As a result, there are no table games available, and no poker room.
Slots
There are about 1,200 slot machines in the racino. Providers include Scientific Games and IGT, while there are several penny slots for the less ambitious bettor.
Racing
Thoroughbred racing takes place here each year between April and October.
Read our full review of FanDuel Ohio
ESPN BET Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino Columbus
Visitors could place wagers from the start of 2023, but the full range of lavish betting facilities opened just in time for the Super Bowl in early February. This sportsbook was formerly affiliated with Barstool, but it is being rebranded to partner with ESPN BET in April 2024.
- Launch Date: April 2024*
- Address: 200 Georgesville Road, Columbus, OH 43228
- Phone: 614-308-3333
- Affiliated Sportsbook: ESPN BET
- Parking: Complimentary parking in attached garage
Hollywood Casino Columbus Features
- 13,000-square foot sports betting area
- Huge array of big-screen TVs
- Access to games at Ohio's biggest casino
Table Games
As you would expect from the largest casino in Ohio, the choice of games is impressive. There are more than 60 tables, and a separate 34-table poker room.
Slots
There are nearly 2,000 slot machines to choose from, including video poker terminals, at the Hollywood Casino Columbus. These include several hundred progressive jackpot slots.
Hollywood Casino Columbus Hotel
A 180-room hotel is due to open at the site in late 2023. This will represent a significant upgrade for a location with very few hotels nearby.
ESPN BET Sportsbook at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
The first in-person bets were placed here in January 2023, but the full range of facilities were opened just in time for wagering on that year's March Madness tournament. This sportsbook was formerly affiliated with Barstool, but it is being rebranded to partner with ESPN BET in April 2024.
- Launch Date: April, 2024*
- Address: 777 Hollywood Blvd., Dayton, OH 45414
- Phone: 844-225-7057
- Affiliated Sportsbook: ESPN
- Parking: Enormous car park on site
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway Features
- 40 TVs, including a 34-foot jumbotron screen
- 12 self-service betting kiosks
- In-person counter service
Table Games
This is a racino, so it does not have the facility to offer table games or poker.
Slots
The 1,100 slot machines available feature various popular titles, from penny slots to $100 games.
Racing
The Dayton Raceway hosts regular harness racing meetings in the fall, and you can bet on simulcast events from other tracks all year round.
Hollywood Casino at Dayton Raceway Hotels
There are very few accommodation options close to the location. You will most likely have to stay well away and drive.
ESPN BET Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino Toledo
This casino was opened in 2012, just across the Maumee River from downtown Toledo. It started taking bets at the beginning of January 2023, with a full launch several weeks later. This sportsbook was formerly affiliated with Barstool, but it is being rebranded to partner with ESPN BET in April 2024.
- Launch Date: April, 2024*
- Address: 1968 Miami St., Toledo, OH 43605
- Phone: 419-661-5200
- Affiliated Sportsbook: ESPN
- Parking: Free self-parking, plus valet option
Hollywood Casino Toledo Features
- 25 kiosks and 3 betting windows
- 460-square foot jumbotron screen
Table Games
Hollywood Casino Toledo is one of the state's biggest casinos, with a huge gaming floor that features more than 80 table games, including poker. Fans of poker can take part in daily tournaments.
Slots
The range of slot titles here is impressive, with over 2,000 machines available. They include everything from old-style three-reel slots to progressive jackpot options.
Hollywood Casino Toledo Hotels
There is no accommodation on site, but check out the website for discounted rates at partner hotels nearby.
ESPN BET Sportsbook at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley
The first bets were placed at this location in the early hours of the New Year 2023, although the full launch did not take place until more than a month later. This sportsbook was formerly affiliated with Barstool, but it is being rebranded to partner with ESPN BET in April, 2024.
- Launch Date: April, 2024*
- Address: 655 N Canfield Niles Road, Youngstown, OH 44515
- Phone: 877-788-3777
- Affiliated Sportsbook: ESPN
- Parking: Extensive free parking on site
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Features
- 10 self-service kiosks and 4 betting windows
- Nearly 100 TV monitors, plus a video wall
Table Games
Because this is a racino, there are no table games or poker.
Slots
There are more than 1,000 slot machines to choose from, and the selection is regularly upgraded to introduce new titles. Stakes range from $0.01 to $25.
Racing
The track stages thoroughbred racing regularly between October and April. You can also enjoy simulcast events from other tracks across the nation.
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Hotels
The site does not include a hotel, but there are several establishments within easy walking distance.
Hard Rock Sportsbook at Hard Rock Casino
The Hard Rock Casino's retail sportsbook got off to a fast start. Its $4.4 million handle topped the charts among brick and mortar sportsbooks in Ohio in January 2023, the first month after legalization.
- Launch Date: January 1, 2023
- Address: 1000 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Phone: 513-250-3150
- Affiliated Sportsbook: Hard Rock
- Parking: No parking on site, several lots nearby
Hard Rock Casino Features
- Wide selection of bet types available
- 33 kiosks and 6 betting windows
- Superb city-center location
Table Games
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati has one of the biggest selection of table games in Ohio, with more than 130 options. They include all the popular casino games such as blackjack, roulette, poker and craps.
Slots
The Hard Rock Casino is proud of the fact that it updates its selection of slot titles regularly. There are more than 1,600 games to choose from.
Hard Rock Casino Hotels
The casino's city-center location ensures there are plenty of nearby hotels. You'll find numerous options in the central business district between the casino and the Ohio River.
Read our full review of Hard Rock Sportsbook Ohio
BetJACK Sportsbook at JACK Cleveland Casino
This facility opened its doors some six weeks before launch to allow potential players to visit and get a feel for the place. The first bets were struck as soon as 2023 dawned.
- Launch Date: January 1, 2023
- Address: 100 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Phone: 216-297-4777
- Affiliated Sportsbook: BetJACK
- Parking: Two garages nearby; free parking available through rewards scheme
JACK Cleveland Casino Features
- Sportsbook occupies more than 6,000 square feet
- Five different styles of luxury seating
- 20 self-service kiosks, 5 betting windows - plus kiosks on gaming floors
Table Games
Visitors to this location in the middle of Cleveland can enjoy about 100 table games. There's a poker room with 26 tables that stages regular tournaments.
Slots
With more than 1,600 slot machines, at Jack Cleveland Casino, this place caters for all types of casino players. Whether you enjoy penny slots, video slots or progressive jackpots, you should find plenty to entertain you.
JACK Cleveland Casino Hotels
Thanks to its city center location, the casino is close to a wide range of hotel options.
Read our review of BetJack Ohio
BetJack Sportsbook at JACK Thistledown Racino
Like its sister establishment in downtown Cleveland, the racino on the city's outskirts allowed visitors to enjoy watching sport here for several weeks before the first real-money bets were struck at the start of 2023.
- Launch Date: January 1, 2023
- Address: 21501 Emery Road, North Randall, OH 44128
- Phone: 216-662-8600
- Affiliated Sportsbook: BetJACK
- Parking: Plentiful free parking on site
JACK Thistledown Racino Features
- 30-foot wide video wall showing top action
- 86-foot ticker carrying latest news and stats
- Access to top-quality thoroughbred racing fixtures
Table Games
Racinos in Ohio are not allowed to offer table games, so you will not find roulette, poker, or blackjack here.
Slots
This is one of the biggest racinos in Ohio, which features some 1,500 slot machines. The range includes traditional games and more modern titles, as well as several progressive jackpots.
Racing
Commonly regarded as the best horse racing track in Ohio, this venue hosts regular thoroughbred meetings from April to October. It's the home each June of the Ohio Derby, the state's most prestigious race.
JACK Thistledown Racino Hotels
There are very few hotels in the area; your best option is to stay elsewhere and drive to the track.
MVGBet Sportsbook at Miami Valley Gaming
The Race & Sportsbook opened a day ahead of schedule on January 12, 2023. The venue has launched its own branded sportsbook, in partnership with Gamewise and Kambi. Its sportsbook is in the former simulcast room.
- Launch Date: January 12, 2023
- Address: 6000 OH-63, Lebanon, OH 45036
- Phone: 513-934-7070
- Affiliated Sportsbook: MVGBet
- Parking: Extensive free parking is available on site
Miami Valley Gaming Features
- 16 self-serve kiosks, 2 betting windows
- Build bets online before placing them at kiosks
- Place racing and sports bets at the same window
Table Games
Racinos in Ohio are prohibited from staging table games, so poker, roulette, and blackjack are not available here.
Slots
On the gaming floor, you can choose from more than 1,800 slot machines—an extremely wide-ranging selection that does not include video poker.
Racing
Harness racing fans can enjoy regular action at this track between January and May each year.
Miami Valley Gaming Hotel
Although this entertainment complex does not include a hotel, several options are within walking distance of the track.
SuperBook at Taft’s Ale House
You'll find this sportsbook in the basement of a converted 19th-century church. The location is just a few blocks from TQL Stadium, the home of FC Cincinnati, the sportsbook's partner here.
- Launch Date: January 1, 2023
- Address: 1429 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Phone: 513-334-1393
- Affiliated Sportsbook: SuperBook
- Parking: Metered parking and parking lots nearby
Taft's Ale House Features
- Unique, cozy ambience in which to watch sports
- Five betting machines, with staff on hand to help
- Early lines, competitive odds, and frequent promos
Read our full review of SuperBook Ohio
Coming Soon: BetRivers Sportsbook at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
The next big Ohio retail sportsbook location will open this summer as part of a planned expansion to the NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame Village complex in Canton.
- Launch Date: Summer 2024
- Address: 2626 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
- Phone: (330) 458-9176
- Affiliated Sportsbook: BetRivers
- Parking: Extensive free parking is available on-site
BetRivers Sportsbook at Hall of Fame Village Features
- Will be built into the NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame location
- A new waterpark is also opening as part of the complex
Retail Sportsbooks Opening Soon in Ohio
The ranks of Ohio retail sportsbooks are likely to be swelled by several new arrivals in the coming months. The Cleveland Browns have been planning a wagering facility at FirstEnergy Stadium since signing a deal with Bally Bet in 2022, while Tipico Ohio is in line to launch a book at the Lower.com Field home of the Columbus Crew.
Muirfield Village was one of the first businesses to gain a license to run Ohio in-person sportsbooks. However, no sports betting partner has been named yet, and the fact that the book will not be on the prestigious golf club’s grounds complicates the issue.
BetRivers will join the operators running OH retail sportsbooks when the facility at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton opens in 2024.
A new name from left field is set to be Phantom Fireworks, which has been granted a license for a book at the home of the Youngstown Phantoms USHL hockey team.
Are Promotions Available at Ohio Retail Sportsbooks?
One way brick-and-mortar sportsbooks Ohio customers visit will enhance their experience is through bonuses and promotions. These can come in a variety of formats. Look out, in particular, for odds boosts and special offers around particular games.
Can I Claim Online Betting Promotions Before Going to a Casino?
If you are signing up for an account before visiting one of the Ohio in-person sportsbooks, you can take advantage of any offers targeted at new players. Sign up through the website or app, claim the promo, then download the app in question and use it when you visit the in-person version of the sportsbook in question.
Bet Types at Ohio Retail Sportsbooks
All leading in-person sportsbooks in Ohio will enable you to place a variety of wagers on your favorite sports or leagues. The bets you can enjoy will include the following:
- Moneylines
- Point spreads
- Parlays
- Proposition bets
- Totals
- Live bets
- Futures
Retail Ohio Sports Betting vs. Mobile & Online
Wagering on sports is fun whether you do it in person at one of Ohio's sportsbook locations, or through a digital device. But there are definite pros and cons to each.
Pros & Cons of Retail Betting
Pros & Cons of Mobile Betting
Should You Download a Betting App Before Visiting a Retail Sportsbook?
It’s a very good idea to download the relevant Ohio sports betting app before visiting one of the sportsbook locations in the Buckeye State. You will be able to check odds and lines quickly and easily while you are at the sportsbook, and if there is a queue at the counter you can place your bet more quickly through your device. You can also take advantage of any app-only promos your sportsbook may offer.
Should You Register a Betting Account Before Visiting a Brick and Mortar Sportsbook in Ohio?
Before visiting in-person sportsbooks, Ohio bettors should definitely consider opening an account with the operator in question. You will be sure of taking advantage of any welcome bonus. Additionally, things will go much more smoothly when you are betting on licensed premises if you already have a live account with the firm running the book there.
Responsible Gambling in Ohio
All online betting firms and sportsbook locations holding a license from the Ohio Casino Control Commission have a duty to encourage their patrons to practice responsible gambling. Because, while sports betting is a harmless activity for most people, in a small minority it can lead to addiction and serious personal problems.
Ohio retail sportsbooks should make it easy for you to access help if you fear you are losing control of your gambling. Staff there should be able to advise you about setting limits or excluding yourself from the premises, and they can also steer you in the direction of expert agencies that can provide guidance and support.
Ohio Retail Sports Betting: Final Thoughts
Ohio is a state that loves its sport, that has a host of famous teams within its borders – and that has embraced online and retail sports betting since the market went live at the start of 2023.
While the lion’s share of gambling will be conducted online, there are now some fantastic locations across Ohio where you can place sports bets.
The number of in-person sportsbooks Ohio enthusiasts can visit will continue to rise steadily; and the quality of experience to be found in such places ensures that retail sportsbooks should have a distinct niche in the Buckeye State for the foreseeable future.
Ohio Retail Sports Betting FAQs
Yes, it is. Retail sportsbooks in Ohio have been legal under license from the Ohio Casino Control Commission since January 2023. More than 14 have launched so far, and there could eventually be as many as 40 present in OH under current state law.
Ohio currently has 14 retail sportsbook locations where you can place bets. These can be found at racetracks, casinos, and other sporting venues. Current state law provides for up to 40 sportsbooks to be present in Ohio, so that number looks sure to rise.
The choice of your favorite retail sportsbook locations will always be a personal one. What is certain is that there are some excellent sites present in OH for sports betting; some of the most popular are sure to be the Great American Ball Park, Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, and Taft’s Ale House.
Yes, you can. There are four stand-alone commercial casinos in Ohio, and each of them appears on the list of sportsbook locations thanks to its relationship with leading betting organizations. That means you can place sports bets and enjoy casino games simultaneously.
Yes, you can. Ohio is home to seven racinos – racetracks offering slot games on the premises. Each track has signed a deal to operate a retail sportsbook on-site. In all cases except Miami Valley Gaming, that has led to a partnership with an experienced sports betting operator.
No, you don’t. You are entitled to visit and place bets at a retail sportsbook in a state where you are not resident. However, you should keep a close record of your wins and losses; even gambling winnings earned in a state where you don’t live will have to be included on your annual return.
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